accept an application. If the project appears viable, a pre-application conference with regional office personnel may be arranged at EDA s discretion. If EDA invites a formal application, the OMB-approved application form furnished by EDA must be used. An environmental impact assessment is necessary for this program. After a review of the environmental impact assessment is completed, an environmental impact statement may also be required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.G. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs, An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review, Application Procedure: Applicants should contact the EDR servicing the State in which the project is located or other appropriate EDA Official. An Economic Development Representative or other appropriate EDA Official assigned as coordinator of the project for EDA will provide necessary forms and assistance to interested applicants, Award Procedure: Grant applications invited from eligible applicants are approved by the regional offices, and announced by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, Deadlines: Generally, the applicants are given 30 days after their applications have
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